Rolex has graduated from a watch brand into a seismic force to which the regular rules do not apply. While it is far (far) from guaranteed that any Rolex watch you buy will appreciate from the day you bought it, time is showing us that these models, both old and new, endure the fluctuations of the watch market very well indeed.And, in fact, buying a pre-owned model might well be the very best thing you can do in the case of Rolex. Many of the new professional models are simply unattainable without waiting an inordinate amount of time – or without paying an exorbitant grey market mark-up to skip the queue. Older professional models are available for prices below those of a new model, and present the chance to pick-up a potential classic while also expanding your knowledge of the crown.Part of the joy of the watchmaking game is getting to know the tiny ticker on your wrist. Buying modern watches because they are in vogue is all well and good, but it can sometimes be a bit of a rushed exercise (thanks to all that competition). A far nicer, and (in my opinion) rewarding way to pursue this hobby is to consciously decouple oneself from the pursuit of luxury, or status, or the latest trend, and instead put stock in the long road. Read about old models. Pore over their nuances. Allow yourself to appreciate how certain models and certain designs can somehow, almost inexplicably to a modern mind, encapsulate an era so perfectly. These wordless time capsules are worth seeking, as they can, in a single glance, remind us of a simpler time when things didn’t move so fast.My first Rolex was a Rolesor Datejust from 1985. I bought it pre-loved after finally managing to get over my thirst for Pepsi, and having hit the history books in search of inspiration. It cost me around $4,000 and it looked brand new but so satisfyingly anachronistic. Vintage is not for everyone, but before you dismiss it as an option, remember that whatever you like right now will be old someday soon. And it is only with the passing of time that we’re really able to understand what has managed to stand its test.
The case is 44mm in diameter, it is made of Titanium, so the replica watch will feel very lightweight and comfortable to wear. Titanium case has black DLC coating plated, which makes the watch look tough. The bezel is anti-clockwise rotating, there is a lume pearl at 12 o’clock. Bezel markings are deeply engraved, the whole case and bezel are matt finished. About the crown, it is big and has square patterns on, so it is very convenient to rotate the crown to adjust time and date.Upon experience of H factory, ZF improved the dial on this replica Breitling Avenger to ensure it looks 100% the same as original. The metal Breitling logo on the dial is three dimensional, central second hand has a red tip that has an obvious look on this black dial. Date window is easily to be found at 3 o’clock because it has a red frame and white font in black background. Check photos below and compared them with genuine watch, could you please tell me how close the dial is?Black nylon strap perfectly matches DLC black case, each side of the band uses different material. The outside face is made of Nylon, while the inside uses black leather, such design on strap guarantees the greatest wearing comfort. Z factory also offers one pair of free camo leather straps for this replica watch. Here is the watch details:Movement: Swiss ETA 2814-2 Automatic, 28800bph, 25 Jewels Case: 44mm*13mm, DLC Plated Titanium, Uni-directional Rotating Bezel Crystal: Sapphire with AR Coating Dial: Black with Super Green Lume on Hour Markers and Hands Bracelet: Black Nylon Clad Leather Band with Tang Buckle Water Resistant: 50m
